How to shortlist curators for a new release

Start with the playlists you would genuinely listen to. Check the last few additions and pay attention to tempo, energy and production. A smaller list that plays your style can be a better fit than a larger list covering several unrelated sounds. Save the strongest matches. When you pitch, write a sentence about why the […]

What good curator feedback sounds like

Start with something you actually heard. You might point to the swing of the drums, where the energy drops or how the vocal sits in the mix. Then explain how that choice fits the music people come to your playlist for. A useful review helps the artist understand your editorial decision. Two precise observations usually […]